Agenda
Registration: 8:30 – 9:00 am
Morning Session: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Lunch (On your own): 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:30 – 5:00 pm
A Brief History of Modern Code Development
Code Development Process
Effective Use of the IBC
Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration
Modifications and alternatives to code compliance
Requirements for permitting
Chapter 3 –Occupancy Classification and Use
Chapter 4 – Special Detailed Requirements
Based on Use and Occupancy (Summary Only)
Chapter 5 – General Building Heights and Areas
Building height and area determination
Calculating permitted increases in height and area
Mixed use and occupancy
Chapter 6 – Types of Construction
Chapter 7 – Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Exterior walls
Fire walls
Fire barriers and fire partitions
Smoke barriers and smoke partitions
Chapter 8 – Interior Finishes
Chapter 9 – Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Chapter 10 – Means of Egress
Chapters 11, 16, 17 and 34
Accessibility
Structural design
Special inspections and tests
Existing buildings
Credits
Architects
6.5 HSW Continuing Ed. Hours
6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units
International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Building)
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects in most states, including Maine. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Maine.
The American Institute of Architects has approved this event for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES.
Professional engineers and architects seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to claim the hours earned at this seminar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Building
This seminar offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to contractors. It is not approved by any state contractor licensing entity.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.
Speakers
Jerry R. Tepe FAIA
Owner at JRT-AIA Architect, in Concord, New Hampshire
Mr. Tepe is a licensed architect. In practice for more than 45 years, he has been both a member and an officer of large E/A firms and a sole practitioner. His project experience ranges from single-family dwellings to large, multi-million dollar commercial and industrial facilities. As a sole proprietor, his firm specializes in building, fire and accessibility code (ADA) consulting to architects, contractors, insurance and legal professionals and private entities, including third-party plan reviews and accessibility inspections.
Mr. Tepe has been active in the code development process through the AIA since joining the AIA Codes and Standards Committee in 1987. With the creation of the International Code Council (ICC), he participated in the initial development of the International Building Code on the General/Occupancies subcommittee and was the chair of that group for two terms. Mr. Tepe was a member of the International Fire Code Development Committee for two terms and also the IBC Fire Safety and Egress Code Development Committees. Additionally, he served a term on the ICC Code Correlation Committee. He has made numerous presentations to conference audiences on topics related to building code enforcement and interpretation issues.
Mr. Tepe has held all offices at both the state level (AIANH) and the regional level (AIA New England). He was active in the legislative process in New Hampshire to adopt the first statewide set of building codes. He has taught numerous code and accessibility-related issues in New Hampshire, New England, and at BOCA, ICC, BSA and AIA conferences and HalfMoon Education seminars and webinars. He is a past chair of the Building Code Board of Appeals in Concord, New Hampshire. He has also served on several other code and building related state and local committees and groups and is a past chair of the AIA Center for Building Science and Performance Knowledge Community.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: 2018 International Building Code
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This 6.5 hour lecture presentation covers 2018 International Building Code provisions in Chapters 1-11, 16. 17, and 34.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference and discuss compliance paths for International Building Code provisions for general building heights and areas, mixed use, and types of construction.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and discuss compliance paths for International Building Code provisions for means of egress, accessibility, and special inspections.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and discuss compliance paths for International Building Code provisions for use and occupancy, permitting, and building modifications and alterations.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference and discuss compliance paths for International Building Code provisions for fire and smoke protection features and fire protection systems.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with building codes.
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 5/30/2021
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost, or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.